what's happening

"Richard III," a Theatre in the Rough production, free preview at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 14; opens at 8 p.m. Friday, April 15, and plays at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through May 7, at McPhetres Hall. Tickets at Hearthside Books or at the door.

Dancing

Showtime 2005, presented by the JDHS dance team, 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 14 and 15, in the JDHS gymnasium. Tickets, $10 at Hearthside Books or the door.

Argentinian tango weekend, with Pablo Repun, April 22, 23, 24 and 27, at JRC/The Alaska Club downtown; Apri 29, 30 and May 1, at The Ballroom at Merchant's Wharf. $50 per person per weekend, or $90 for both weekends. Call 364-2334 or email jifdance@hotmail.com

Concerts

31st Alaska Folk Festival, continues through Sunday, April 17, at Centennial Hall, the National Guard Armory and at cafes and open spaces all over town. Centennial Hall sets each evening from 7-11 p.m., and from noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Armory dance sets from 8 p.m. to late, Thursday-Saturday. All Centennial Hall sets to be simulcast on KTOO-FM. For a complete schedule of events, visit http://www.juneau.com/aff. All shows are free.

Last day to see "Ocean Homes," photos and essays of the sea, sponsored by the Alaska Marine Conservation Council, Saturday, April 16; Last day to see "Baby It's Cold Outside," a collection of winter-related objects, Thursday, April 16; at Alaska State Museum, 395 Whittier St., open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. $5 for adults, youth under 18 free. Details: 465-2901.

"Cenotaph," new work by Juneau painter Rob Roys, runs through April; Collector's Series, Part II: Michael Reid Hunter's collection of "Keen Stuff," runs through April 15; Tuesdays through Saturdays, at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, Fourth and Main streets. Call 586-3572.

New work by Page Bridges, shows at Rainbow Foods indefinitely, 224 Fourth St.

Third Annual University of Alaska Southeast Student Juried Exhibition, runs through April at the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council gallery, 206 N. Franklin St., 586-ARTS.